COVID-19 has made teaching incredibly hard. This e-book brings together research and practical advice to support you in continuing to reach your youngest learners during this difficult year.

A panel of leading reading instruction experts discuss specific practices and strategies educators can implement to improve oral reading fluency and help all students access grade-level text.

Strong readers are more likely to graduate from high school, less likely to become teen parents, and better positioned for success in the workforce. Support yours during COVID-19 school closures.

When students have a say in their learning, they tend to gain self-confidence and perform better in school. Get them started with a data-rich assessment that can help them set effective learning goals with their teachers.

Assessment tools can be especially helpful for identifying learning gaps and providing targeted interventions for primary-grade students. Learn more about high-quality assessments and developmentally appropriate options for early learners.

The debate around explicit phonics instruction and a balanced literacy approach continues—but should it? We break down the controversy and offer suggestions and ideas for supporting growing readers with assessment.

Learn more about how NWEA uses tools like its flagship assessment MAP Growth to support educators at schools and districts of every size, each with unique needs and challenges.